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Business Region Göteborg AB (BRG) is the economic development agency and investment promotion agency of Gothenburg. Our purpose is to strengthen trade and industry in the region, and attract investments, capital and talents to Gothenburg – Sweden’s innovation powerhouse, driving the green transition. We represent thirteen municipalities in the growing Gothenburg region.

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  • Christian Borg

    Head of Media Relations


    Östra Hamngatan 5, S-404 23 Göteborg
    +46-31-367 61 64
    +46-707-61 56 06
    https://www.businessregiongoteborg.se

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    To maintain a competitive automotive industry in Europe we need to pick up the pace

    Through initiatives such as Battery Centre Gothenburg and the EU collaboration Voltage, Gothenburg is accelerating efforts to meet the rapidly growing demand for skills in the battery and automotive industries.Leading in battery and automotive expertise Three years ago, Gothenburg, West Sweden and companies in the automotive sector launched a collaboration with the goal of making Gothenburg a leader in battery and automotive expertise. Despite tough times with recession, redundancies in the automotive industry, and geopolitical challenges, there are clear success factors in the strategy

    Gothenburg hosts the world's first national electric car race

    In June, things will be moving fast in the event area between Ullevi and Scandinavium. Twelve brand new cars, each boasting an impressive 550 hp under the hood, will be unleashed. And they are 100% electric.The introduction of electric vehicles in competitive racing serves as an excellent demonstration of the potential and performance of green technology. This initiative aligns perfectly with the city’s strategic goals to promote innovation and a greener future. Hosting an electrified race not only demonstrates our commitment to reducing carbon emissions but also highlights our role as

    Work exchange program to meet the competence needs of the new battery factory

    Thousands will be offered jobs at the new battery gigafactory in Gothenburg in 2026. But with recruitments starting now the employment will begin as early as 2024 – in Skellefteå.Northvolt and Volvo Cars' joint venture, Novo Energy, needs to hire thousands of employees for battery production that starts in 2026. They already want to increase their attraction to the upcoming factory, at the same time Northvolt needs employees for its factory in Skellefteå. This way they satisfy two needs in one fell swoop – increasing the availability of labour in Skellefteå and securing future skills for

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